Paulo Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Does anyone have a good contact for a canvas or sturdy fitted cover (e.g. for a Nacra 16 sq) that doesn't cost the earth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I think you might have an oxymoron there - fitted cover / doesn't cost the earth!! Buy a bunch of tarps from Supercheap - I used to use chaff bags from the wifes horse food to cover the bows! (but they aren't very UV stable so would disintegrate in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I have been buying the better quality tarps from Bunnings, they last me about 2 to 3 years. Cheaper than a fitted cover, lasts longer than the cheap tarps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I have 2 good H/D fitted nose covers. $100.00 to suite a 16sq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks for these comments. I have been using Bunning Tarps but as it is out in the laneway a little away from the house and people are often walking past etc, I thought to better cover it. The tarps are a bit of a nuisance to pull over each week and make it look unsightly (thinking of the neighbours). I have seen something on Murrays.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coremeister 2 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Talk to Ben at Quantum Sails in Brisbane 3393 9111.When they were Sail Tech they made quite a few fitted boat covers for many of the 16 sq's in QLD, they fit beautifully, look great and last forever, the one on my boat was made in 2007 and is still going strong, my old boat lived outside with this cover on for 4 years and my newer boat now lives under a carport but I still put this cover on to keep it clean during the extended periods of non use. Although they are custom made and fitted they are still really good value and because Ben has the correct profiles for the cover he should be able to make one and ship it to you. If you do use the cheaper blue poly tarps they will disintegrate quickly with the UV and leave horrible blue crap all over the boat, silver tarps will last longer but are more expensive and by the time you buy one big enough to cover the whole boat you will have made quite an investment in a short term option, plus they flap around if they are not tied on well. Best of Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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